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Hoplostethus melanopterus Fowler, 1938 Blackfin roughy |
| Family: | Trachichthyidae (Slimeheads) | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 454 - 1500 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Philippines; also reported from the Arafura Sea (Ref. 9819). Eastern Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: off Transkei, South Africa and Somalia (Ref. 4181). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10 | |||
| Biology: | Shallow depth from Ref. 95664. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 December 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||